Understanding Volunteer Management in 4-H 2 Extension Agent Role as Administrator or Volunteers The Puzzle Figure 1. Volunteer opportunities may include program support, volunteer support, education delivery, or service in an advisory capacity. The Overlapping Circles

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Understanding Volunteer Management in 4-H 3

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Understanding Volunteer Management in 4-H 4 Figure 2. Matching program needs and volunteer roles requires evaluation of potential volunteer interests, skills, and abilities as well as maintenance of a plan for volunteer involvement. The Triangle Figure 3. Dynamics of effective volunteer program management Risk Management General A volunteer is any person who, of his or her own free will, provides services to the University with no monetary compensation, on a continuous, occasional, or one-time basis.

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Understanding Volunteer Management in 4-H 5 Youth Protection and Volunteer Screening Each person wishing to become a volunteer shall furnish to the appropriate department/operational unit such personal and professional information as may be necessary for the determination of his or her suitability as a volunteer. The department/operational unit seeking volunteer services shall be responsible for the screening and selection of volunteers. Other Responsibilities